I tried several different meat loaf recipes before I found this one. Once I tried this recipe, I stopped looking.I’m not a huge fan of meat loaf but I really like this recipe.I think I found it in Taste of Home magazine about 15 years ago.I usually serve it with green beans, refrigerator mashed potatoes and 60 minute rolls.

2 eggs

2/3 c. milk

3 slices bread, torn into pieces

½ c. chopped onion

½ c. grated carrot

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar or mozzarella

1 tsp. parsley

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. basil

¼ tsp. pepper

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef (I use 93/7)

Topping:

½ cup tomato sauce

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp. mustard

In a large bowl, beat eggs.Add milk and bread; let stand a few minutes or until bread absorbs the liquids.Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese, herbs and seasonings.Add beef.Mix well.

In a shallow baking pan, shape beef mixture into a 7-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 loaf.Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.Combine topping ingredients; spoon some over meat loaf.Bake about 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink, occasionally spooning some of the remaining topping over loaf.

Born in Kentucky, I am a wife and mom to 1 son and 2 daughters . I have an ink pen obsession, as well as a love for all things planner. I have been married for 10 years to my high school crush. I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.